Source: Fortune
Summary
Mohamed El-Erian, chief economic adviser at Allianz, warns that the “policy put” that has protected markets for decades is disappearing. This safety net, which relied on monetary and fiscal policy to rescue markets during downturns, is no longer viable due to high inflation, elevated interest rates, and soaring debt. El-Erian notes that central banks and lawmakers have limited ability to respond to downturns, and that the willingness to shield markets may endure, but the capacity to do so is less. He sees the global economy in the midst of a “bumpy, structural recalibration” as its traditional security blanket fades away.
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The numbers tell one story. Stocks continue to notch record highs despite global oil shock fears. Mohamed El-Erian warns that the “policy put” is vanishing. The Fed is torn between fighting inflation and supporting the job market. Emerging markets face a dire situation with depleted fiscal resources and currency reserves. El-Erian sees a “bumpy, structural recalibration” as the traditional security blanket fades away.
The announcement sounds familiar: policymakers are no longer able to shield markets.
Author: Evan Null
